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**shieclulaweew** · 10-05-2007, 06:17 AM

Quote[/b] ]Rather than saying we have some problems in this area and addressing it, they will blame the easiest targets they can.

I think you are making an assumption here, Stacker. Just because they are addressing the Farang problem (and you gotta admit, there is a Farang problem), it doesn't automatically exclude the possiblity of addressing their domestic problem as well. Could it just be that the Farang community has more info about governmental actions concerning its members? I would imagine that any initiative to address the nation's inside problems are discussed behind closed doors, perhaps high-ranking government officials cooperating with clergy leaders. That hardly needs extensive international coverage, IMO.

By the way: the article emphasized that the offending Asian female is of "unknown nationality". If she is not Thai, she is just one of the foreign offenders of Buddhism. The purpose of the booklet is to "prevent foreigners from disparaging Buddhism" according to its authors. This includes not only Farang, but foreigners of any race and nationality. Stacker, no offense, but I think you got a little bit carried away with this Farang thing. Please don't take the booklet personally - people who know you also do know that you respect the traditions and religion of Thailand. The opinion of those who don't know you matters little.

10-05-2007, 06:17 AM	#7
shieclulaweew Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 436 Senior Member	Quote[/b] ]Rather than saying we have some problems in this area and addressing it, they will blame the easiest targets they can. I think you are making an assumption here, Stacker. Just because they are addressing the Farang problem (and you gotta admit, there is a Farang problem), it doesn't automatically exclude the possiblity of addressing their domestic problem as well. Could it just be that the Farang community has more info about governmental actions concerning its members? I would imagine that any initiative to address the nation's inside problems are discussed behind closed doors, perhaps high-ranking government officials cooperating with clergy leaders. That hardly needs extensive international coverage, IMO. By the way: the article emphasized that the offending Asian female is of "unknown nationality". If she is not Thai, she is just one of the foreign offenders of Buddhism. The purpose of the booklet is to "prevent foreigners from disparaging Buddhism" according to its authors. This includes not only Farang, but foreigners of any race and nationality. Stacker, no offense, but I think you got a little bit carried away with this Farang thing. Please don't take the booklet personally - people who know you also do know that you respect the traditions and religion of Thailand. The opinion of those who don't know you matters little.
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